Do
I have to have a BT line?
No. Broadband is available to both cable and British Telecom users. However, having a BT line will increase your options.
Is Broadband available in my area?
Use our broadband line checker to find out..click here.
What do you mean by different speeds?
Basically you can choose from a variety of different speeds ...
150 kbps, which is 3 times faster than a normal dial up connection
256 kbps, which is 5 times faster than a normal dial up connection
512 kbps which is 10 times faster than a normal dial up connection.
1mb which is 20 times faster than a normal dial up connection
2mb which is 40 times faster than a normal dial up connection
There are one or two companies that offer even faster speeds but these are usually more expensive and only recommended if you 'constantly' download very large files.
Which speed is best for me?
That depends on what you plan to use your Broadband connection for. The following will give you an idea of what speed is suited to your requirements.
150 and 256 kbps is recommended for those of you who only use the Internet for sending emails and browsing the Internet occasionally.
512 kbps is recommended for most users who surf the net, send emails and receive emails with large attachments, download files including music, videos etc.
1-2 mbs is recommended for very high users, online gaming and business users.
Can you recommend a supplier?
The purpose of our site is to give you all the information you need in order to make an informed decision. What is right for one person may not be right for another, therefore we do not recommend one particular company.
There are over 100 companies offering broadband services however for your piece of mind we have only listed those companies that we have personally checked or used ourselves and that are approved by Oftel, the government industry watchdog.